Kansas City, Kansas, Mayor Christal Watson has delivered on her promises of transparency, lower taxes, and community input on major deals. Her first major test was the STAR bond vote, where Wyandotte County commissioners voted to contribute up to $450 million in local sales and hotel tax revenue to the Chiefs' planned $3 billion domed stadium in 2031. Watson's team has secured $132 million for roads and bridges, and over $1 million has been returned to senior and disabled residents through the county's tax and utility rebate program. She also won a seat on the new state board that will own and oversee the stadium, giving her direct influence on the project's construction and management.